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Florence needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Help Florence get a stair-climbing aid so She can speak with the people around her.
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I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at Dar es Salaam General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $800.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $800 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $700
• Fitting and training sessions: $35
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $40
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Florence
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. stair-climbing aid is the biggest at $700. Good question.
So sorry you're going through this, Florence. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Novosibirsk but we're thinking of you. Love from Novosibirsk.